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How to Use Audio Emoji on Google Phone App
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Google's Phone app has a new feature called Audio Emoji, which allows users to play sound snippets during calls. It features six sound effects, like clap, laughter, and drumroll, that you can play during a phone call. The feature is currently available for users who have enrolled in the beta program for Google Phone app but will soon be available for stable users.

How to Change Margins in Google Docs
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The white spacing you see in between your document and the edges of your canvas is your 'margin' in Google Docs. To change it when on a web browser, open a document on Google Docs > File tab > Page setup > Modify settings > OK. You can also use the ruler on the top and left sides of your document to adjust the margins. iPhone users can also easily change the margins by tapping the 3-dots icon > Page setup > Margins.

Google Wallet Now Seemingly Works on Android Phones in India
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Recent reports from users in India suggest that Google Wallet might have started working in the subcontinent, allowing users to set up and add payment cards and passes. While the app has been working for me for over three months, the WearOS app still refuses to work. Besides, the only way to download Wallet is by installing the APK. All the events indicate that Google might be planning to bring Wallet to Android.

Google Phone App Is Getting a Lookup Feature to Identify Unknown Callers
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Google could soon add a Lookup feature in the Google Phone app. While the name might suggest that it's a Truecaller-like caller ID lookup feature, that's not the case. When you tap on the Lookup option, the Phone app will open your device's default browser and searches for the number on the web.

Best Google Podcasts Alternatives
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Google announced in a blog post that it will be increasingly investing in the podcast experience on YouTube Music and sunsetting Google Podcasts on April 2 in the US. If you're looking for alternatives to Google Podcasts, some of the best apps you can use are Pocket Casts, Podcasts Addict, and Spotify.

How to Number Pages in Google Docs
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Numbering pages on Google Docs is a neat little trick that undoubtedly makes your document a lot more presentable. To add pages on Google Docs website, open a document, go to Insert tab > Page numbers and choose from available options. On the Google Docs app, open the document > double-tap anywhere > + icon > Page number.

Gemini in Messages Reminds Me of the Good Ol’ Google Allo Days
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Google is gearing up to integrate Gemini into Google Messages, and it reminds me of Google Allo days. Google Allo was a messaging app that debuted in September 2016 in which Google Assistant was also introduced. Google pulled the plug on Allo in 2019, and has now come full circle by creating a dedicated messaging platform for Android and introduce Gemini in it.

Setting Custom Contact Ringtones on Android is Now Easier Than Ever
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Google is rolling out a new feature in the Contacts app that allows users to set custom contact ringtones for different contacts on Android. The previous flow to add custom contact ringtones wasn't as intuitive as the latest one. You can now add a custom contact ringtone by going to the Contacts app > Fix and manage tab > Contact ringtones.

How to Check Word Count on Google Docs
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Google Docs has an integrated word counter that you can make use of. Moreover, you can access it from both your web browser or the mobile app for Android and iPhone. When on the web browser, simply open the document on Google Docs and hit the Ctrl+Shift+C key to summon the word count panel. On the phone, head over to the 3-dots icon and select Word count from the available options.

Google Demos a New AI That Can Play Video Games with You
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The Google DeepMind team has developed a generalized AI agent called SIMA that can perform actions in a wide range of virtual games. Google has trained the AI agent on nine video games including No Man's Sky, Teardown, Valheim, and more. It can carry out tasks even on unseen video games which makes it a unique AI agent.

The Files by Google App Now Lets You Scan Documents; Here’s How
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The Files by Google app on Android is now getting the ability to scan documents. To use it, open the app -> tap on the floating scan button -> point your phone at the document you want to scan -> once it automatically scans, tap one. This feature gives you additional options like crop & rotate, filter and clean. Also, note that the documents are automatically saved in the PDF format.

Gboard’s New ‘Scan Text’ OCR Tool Is My Favorite New Feature
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The latest Gboard beta for Android includes a new Scan text feature, which allows users to scan and insert text from the real world without needing to switch to a separate app. It is works similar to the OCR feature available on Google Lens except it has some limitations, such as not being able to translate or search text directly from the keyboard app.

Another One Bites the Dust: Google is Killing Google Pay in the US
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Google posted on its blog that Google Wallet will be replacing Google Pay, and the latter will no longer work starting June 4, 2024, in the US. Folks outside of the US where Google Pay is prominently used needn't worry.

Google Messages Will Soon Let You React with a Double Tap
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As per code strings spotted in the latest Google Messages beta app, the company is looking to lift a simple yet useful feature from competitors like Telegram and Instagram. You might soon be able to double tap on messages to react to them. This feature is still being developed and not available for use, so stay tuned for a stable rollout.

Google’s Art Selfie 2 Tool Can Transform Your Photos into Paintings
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Google's Art Selfie 2 is an AI tool that transform your selfies into one of 27 different artistic styles ranging from art, history and culture. This feature is free to try within the Google Arts & Culture app. The app shows you interesting trivia about the topic while you wait for the image to process. And once done, you can share, retake or download it.

Google Kills 17 Assistant Features Ahead of ‘Assistant with Bard’ Release
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The next victims of Google's slaughter and first entrants of Google Graveyard in 2024 are Google Assistant features, 17 of them. Most of the features are related to voice commands on smartphones and smart speakers. Google claims most of these features were "underutilized," and that the company would like to focus on "prioritizing the experiences."

How to Update Google Play Services
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Google Play Services is an important component of the Android operating system. It gives users access to Google apps and services such as Gmail, Google Play Store, and YouTube. Updating the app might bring new features to your device, and to do so, you can use the Google Play Store or a third-party store, or sideload the application to update it.

Google Messages Gets a Facelift and New iMessage-Like Features
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Google Messages has received a major update. This update includes features like Photomojis, Voice Moods, Screen Effects, themes, Reaction Effects, and Animated Emojis. All of these features will allow users to interact with friends in a super engaging manner! Moreover, Google announced that RCS messaging has reached 1 billion active monthly users as of recently.

Google Drive Desktop Loses ‘Months of Data’ Stored by Users
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Thousands of files of several users are missing from Google Drive cloud storage servers entirely! Google Support has confirmed that 'some' Drive for Desktop users are experiencing this issue. There are also a few quick tips and fixes out but they haven't been endorsed by the company. It really makes you question: are cloud services reliable enough?






















